Encompassing the Speicherstadt, HafenCity is a new waterside quarter that was made official in 2008. Partly on reclaimed land in the Elbe, HafenCity will continue to grow over the next 15 years, creating homes for 12,000 people and jobs for up to 40,000.
Already a large chunk of the free port has been regenerated, and outside the heritage quarter the architecture is creative and cutting-edge.
Think glossy office blocks, apartment complexes and leisure amenities, all designed with real panache and sensitivity for their waterfront location.
So far the main sight to see is the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, which deserves its own entry.
